Obituaries

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INDEX

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PULASKI COUNTY

Charlotte “Chottie” Jernigan Abernathy, 89, of Little Rock. Kimien Britton, 40, of North Little Rock. Dorothy Jean Dorsey Elmore, 93, of North Little Rock. Timothy Scott Fife, 50, of Little Rock. Martin H. Grant, 76, of North Little Rock. Cedric Antonio “Tony” Green, 56, of Little Rock. Dorothy Mae Green, 90, of Little Rock. Sadie Haycox, 82, of North Little Rock. Bobbie Jean “Box” Miller, 81, of Little Rock. Bettie Vaughan Niswanger, 72, of Little Rock. Novella Martha Robertson, 95, of Little Rock. Stephen D. “Soulja Boy” Robinson, 41, of North Little Rock. Christopher Loren Stallings, 30, of Little Rock. Edrie Laverne Fleet Tinkle, 89, of Maumelle. William Whitfield, 81, of Little Rock. Richard Wilson, 55, of North Little Rock. Coy Wimberly of Little Rock. Ardell Witt Sr., 60, of North Little Rock.

ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS

BENTON

Benjamin F. Palmer, 71. Robyn Marie Yates, infant.

BRYANT

Michael D. Nelson, 57.

CABOT

Cynthia Louise Harrison, 51.

CLINTON

Doris Lavern Isom-Horton, 72.

CURTIS

Maggie Avanell Herron Beene, 86.

EL DORADO

Laura Bernice Wilson, 98.

GRAPEVINE

Stanley Dee Herring, 60.

HARRISON

Jessie “Tiny” Gray, 77.

MARSHALL

Thelma Louise Conway, 94.

McCRORY

Earl Carroll Wilson, 68.

OIL TROUGH

Vernon Leonard Cantrell, 91.

PINE BLUFF

Nancy Ryland Williamson, 97.

SHANNON HILLS

James “Jimmy” Harlin Thomason, 72.

SHIRLEY

Charles Eugene Bradley, 64.

STUTTGART

Mary Ann Carter, 62.

WAYTON

Lee Allen Eddings, 49.

OUT-OF-STATE

RAYTOWN, Mo.

Andy Freeman, 82.

SOUTHLAKE, Texas

Anne Nita Wooten Rosteck, 91.

Pulaski County

CHARLOTTE “CHOTTIE” JERNIGAN ABERNATHY, age 89½ , died peacefully on Sept. 14, 2013. She was a graduate of Little Rock Senior High School and Little Rock Junior College. (UALR)

She was an elder officer and Sunday School teacher at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church, where she served faithfully as the church secretary for 23 years. Prior to that, she taught kindergarten at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church and was the organizer and first president of the Arkansas Presbytery Administrative Personnel Association.

Charlotte worked several sessions in the Arkansas House of Representatives and was chief of the steno pool in 1967 and 1969. She was a member of the Women’s Emergency Committee To Open Our Schools, a volunteer at Stewpot, a charter member of Bas Bleu and member of AARP Chapter #34.

Charlotte is survived by: two sons, Guy Abernathy and his wife, Suzanne, Mark Abernathy and his, wife Lyne; three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, one great grandson, five step-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and loyal friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. “Bunny” Abernathy; her sister, Juanita “Nita” Cawvey; her brother, Lt. Colonel Jack Jernigan; and her daughter, Jan Abernathy, at 2 1/2 years of age.

Charlotte was always the life of the party. With a shining, positive attitude, she set a great example of how to live life to the fullest. Until a month ago, she was driving herself all over town, playing bridge daily, and making regular trips with family and friends to Tunica. Her zest for life, faith, generosity and fierce love of family, church and friends, will forever live on in our hearts.

A memorial service will be held at Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. The Rev. Ruskin Falls officiating. An informal reception and celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held at Red Door restaurant immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pulaski Heights Presbyterian Church or Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home & Family Services in Little Rock, Ark. www.griffinleggettresthills.com.

–––––•–––––KIMIEN BRITTON, 40, North Little Rock, departed this life Sept. 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Britton; mother, Lavern Stuart; uncle, Derrick Snow; great-aunt, Rella Neal. He leaves to cherish his memory: wife, Sophilia Britton; children, Crashon and Kimien L. Britton; granddaughter, Kayden Britton; siblings, Damien, Keith, Derrick (Tameka) Britton, Sutana Boxley (Rueben); special mother, Rhonda Britton; aunt, Toni Snow; special cousin, Keinya Snow; a host of other family and friends. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, NLR. Graveside service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Arkansas Memorial Gardens, NLR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 4511 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 374-0111. Sign online guestbook at www. robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––•–––––DOROTHY JEAN DORSEY ELMORE, 93, of North Little Rock went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. She was born on July 17, 1920, in Ico, Ark., to the late Joe and Mattie Dorsey. She graduated from Sheridan High School and was a member of Levy Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, B.P. Elmore; her son, Eugene “Gene” Elmore; grandson, Michael Elmore; granddaughter, Lisa Black; sonin-law, Gene Wise; three sisters and five brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Wise, of North Little Rock; grandsons, Mark Elmore (Melissa) of San Antonio, Texas, Lance Black (Jodi) of Cabot, Paul Elmore of Suwanne, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Makenzie Black, Claudia, Louis, Tabatha, Rebecca, Gideon, Isaac and Naomi Elmore; sister, Marie Watson of Fordyce; and daughter-in-law, Jan Elmore, of Marietta, Ga.

The family would like to thank the staff of Stonehaven Assisted Living of Maumelle and Arkansas Hospice for its loving care of Dorothy. The family requests donations be made to Arkansas Hospice, Levy Baptist Church or Gideon’s International. A visitation will be held 1 p.m., Friday, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m., at Levy Baptist Church. Burial will be in Edgewood Memorial Park. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.Smith-FamilyCares.com.

–––––•–––––TIMOTHY SCOTT FIFE, 50, of Little Rock, passed away Sept. 16, 2013. He is survived by his mother, Rosann Shepherd (Eddie Quilty); father, William Lee Fife (Tommie); three sons, three brothers and a sister. Services will be held in Washington state. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Fife’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––MARTIN H. GRANT, 76, of North little Rock passed Sept. 13, 2013. Loving memories left to sisters: Erma Jean Jenkins and Ernestine Johnson. Special friend and neighbor: Theodore Lee. Family hour: Sept. 20, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Superior. Homegoing celebration: Sept. 21, 2013, 11 a.m. at King Solomon Baptist Church, 1304 Pine St., North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http://www.superiorfuneralservices.com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––•–––––CEDRIC ANTONIO “TONY” GREEN, 56, of Little Rock passed away Saturday. Sept. 14, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, he leaves to cherish his memory a loving daughter, Erika Mitchell; four sisters, Doris Phillips, Lois Clark, Shirley Green, Patrice Green, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., tomorrow at Gaines Street Baptist Church, 1601 S. Gaines St. The family will receive friends today from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Caring and professional services entrusted to Hardy Funeral Home, 2408 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. (501) 372-4129. To sign the online guestbook, visit hardyfunerlahomeinc. com.

–––––•–––––DOROTHY MAE GREEN, 90, of Little Rock, Ark., departed this life peacefully on Sept. 11, 2013. Homegoing services will be on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, 11 am. Interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery. Viewing: Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, 3-5 p.m., both services at Ruffin and Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 South Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. (501) 372-1305.

–––––•–––––SADIE HAYCOX, 82, of North Little Rock, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2013. She was born on May 20, 1931, to Fred and Dixie Cross in Reydell, Arkansas. She was retired from Maybelline, loved to hear the Gaithers and was a member of Faith Community Church.

Sadie is survived by her daughter, Kerrie Haycox; grandson, Jeremy Simpson; four granddaughters: Shannon Cristi, Denise Simpson (Mark), Anita Simpson (Mike), Jenny Gipson; nine great-grandchildren: Phillip, Jessica, Madison, Tyler (Michelle), Brent, Jacob, Kevin, Jennifer, Michelle; two great-great granddaughters: Kinsley and Brittney; and two brothers: Fred Cross (Marilyn), Marvin Cross (Diane); two sisters-in-law: Anna Cross and Frankie Cross; and special friends: Louise and Charles Edwards; Barbara Ford; her church family; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, J.B. Petty and Arthur Haycox; three brothers: Eugene Lanning, George Cross, James Cross; and one daughter, Carol Anne Simpson.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St, 758-1170. Burial will be in Mulberry Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Faith Community Church, 314 E. Emily Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72117. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home a Smith family funeral home. Online obituary and guest registry at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––•–––––BOBBIE JEAN “BOX” MILLER, 81, of Little Rock, Ark. passed peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2013. She’s preceded in death by one daughter, both parents and all siblings. Her loving survivors include: a special granddaughter, Kim (Marty) Collier; godson, Rev. Harold Box Sr.; four great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A celebration of her life will be on Friday, September 20, 2013, 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Elmlawn Cemetery. Viewing: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 2-5 p.m., both services at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home Chapel, 1200 S. Chester St., Little Rock (501) 372-1305.

–––––•–––––BETTIE VAUGHAN NISWANGER, 72, of Little Rock, lost her battle with cancer on September 15, 2013. She was born on October 18, 1940, in Little Rock, but grew up in Wynne, Ark. She attended the University of Arkansas, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She worked for many years as the legal secretary to Judge Henry Woods in Little Rock. She adored her grandchildren, was an avid reader, loved the beach, had a strong faith and had a wonderful group of friends that dined together often.

She is survived by her beloved children, Susan Niswanger Richardson and her husband, Justin, of Fayetteville; and Stephen Niswanger of Little Rock; her grandchildren: Olivia Walsh, Annie, Stephanie and Jesse Niswanger; her sister, Roberta Vaughan Cerwinski; and brother, Malone Vaughan.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, at Ruebel Funeral Home in Little Rock. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, September 20, in St. James United Methodist Church also in Little Rock. Rev. Greg Schick will preside. A burial service will be at Oakland Fraternal Cemetery immediately after the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––NOVELLA MARTHA ROBERTSON, 95, of Little Rock passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013. She was born on January 17, 1918, in Pocahontas, Ark., to Walter Weekly Jackson and Ada Tyler Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Walter Cleo Robertson; sisters, Notra Shelton and Mary Lea Ham; brother Walter Ray Jackson; brother-in-law, Osie Shelton; and sister-in-law Juanita McNabb Jackson.

She is survived by daughter Kathryn Lou (Don) McConnell of Little Rock; son Jim (Cathy) Robertson of Madison, Miss.; brother-in-law Doyne Ham of Lafayette, La.; grandchildren: Jayme (Kevin) McDonald, Ashley Robertson, Reck (Wendy) McConnell, Trevor (Yisel) McConnell and Mark Wells; great-grandchildren: Stormie Wells, Rose Marie McConnell, Lily Marie Mc-Connell, Nicolas McConnell, Zach McConnell and Brady Willis. Novella grew up in Hamil and Pocahontas. She and her husband moved to Houston, Texas, for a few years, where he worked as a welder in the shipyards during World War II, and she was employed by Sears; then to North Little Rock, where they opened a retail clothing business, which they retired from in 1976. After retirement, they enjoyed several years of traveling. She attended Levy Baptist Church in North Little Rock for many years.

She thoroughly enjoyed watching a good football or basketball game, especially the Razorbacks, and working in her yard. She also loved politics and listening to music. She moved to Parkway Village in 2006, where she remained until January of 2013, when she transferred to Presbyterian Village to have rehabilitation due to a fractured leg. A very special thank you to her caregivers Bertha Brown, JoAnn Murray and Abby Elrod.

She greatly enjoyed their companionship.

Visitation will be at McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Ark., on September 19, 2013, from 11 to 12:30 p.m. and burial will be at the Masonic Cemetery at 1 p.m. Pastor Eric Moffet will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to one’s favorite charity in her name.

–––––•–––––STEPHEN D. “SOULJA BOY” ROBINSON, 41, of North Little Rock passed Sept. 11, 2013. Loving memories left to wife, Tiffany Robinson; children, Kedric Rice, Dion Robinson and Terrence Robinson; parents, Sandra K (Aljay) Spencer and Willie E. Robinson; siblings, Shaquille Robinson, Willie Robinson Jr., Sundra Robinson and Latina Robinson. Stephen was the chaplain of the Real Rock Ryders Motorcycle Club of Little Rock. Family hour: Sept. 20, 2013, 6-7 p.m. at Fairview Christian Church, 6147 Roundtop Road, North Little Rock. Homegoing celebration: Sept. 21, 2013, 11 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church, 8205 Highway 161, North Little Rock. Superior Funeral Services, 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http:// www.superiorfuneralservices. com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––•–––––CHRISTOPHER LOREN STALLINGS, 30, passed on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. Funeral services will be Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church Higgins, 9700 Highway 365 S. Family hour, Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home, 1518 S. Battery St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”

–––––•–––––EDRIE LAVERNE FLEET TINKLE, 89, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon Touschner and Janet (Woody) Derrick.

The family would like to thank Dr. Neal Wyatt, Debbie Skeen and Misty Rea for their care and devotion at Arkansas Hospice. The family would also like to thank the Lakes at Maumelle with special recognition of Laura Stroud.

A private service was held by the family Tuesday. Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

–––––•–––––WILLIAM WHITFIELD, 81, Little Rock, departed this life Sept. 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his sons, Leandrew Whitfield, William Whitfield Jr.; mother, Blanchie Whitfield. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Michelle, Cecil, Joe, Mary, Arthur, Felecia and Blanch Whitfield; sister, Amanda Whitfield; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; other family and friends. Family hour: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 and Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, both to be held at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.”

–––––•–––––RICHARD WILSON, 55, of North Little Rock passed Sept. 15, 2013. Loving memories left to sister, Jimmie Lee Atkins; brothers, George Wilson, Johnnie L. Atkins and Aaron Atkins; special friends, Diane Guy and Larry Taylor. Mr. Wilson will lie in state Sept. 20 1-5 p.m. Homegoing celebration: Sept. 21, 2 p.m., both held at Superior. Superior Funeral Services 5017 E. Broadway, North Little Rock (501) 945-9922. Online guestbook http:// www.superiorfuneralservices. com/. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.”

–––––•–––––COY WIMBERLY, a longtime resident of Little Rock, died Sept. 14, 2013. Coy will be laid to rest by her husband and son at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander today, Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501) 224-2200. Mrs. Wimberly’s online guestbook may be signed at www. littlerockfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––ARDELL WITT SR., 60, North Little Rock, departed this life Sept. 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by his son, Ardell Witt Jr.; father, Charlie Witt Jr.; grandparents, Ellis Phillips, Charlie Witt Sr., Alice Phillips, Ella Williams. He leaves to cherish his memory: children, Shaneisa Allen, Eric D. Hall, Candi Purifoy; mother, Drucilla Witt; siblings, Robert Lee Bailey, Charlann Kelly, Joyce Gunnels, Genette Yancy, Timothy Witt, Wayne Witt, Victoria Cornelius, Rickie Witt, Jackie Austin-Harrell; 12 grandchildren; other family and friends. Family hour: 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, LR. Funeral service: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23 at Damascus Spiritual Church, 2401 E.Washington Ave., NLR, Pastor Martha Moses, officiating. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary. com. “Service You Can Trust.”

Arkansas

BENTON — Ben F. Palmer, 71, of Benton, born March 23, 1942, passed away September 16, 2013. He was the pastor of Mt. Harmony Missionary Baptist Church for 26 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Floy Palmer. Ben is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lynda. He is also survived by children, Nancy Palmer and Ben Palmer; grandchildren, Kelly (Larry) Chase, Samuel Palmer; great-grandchildren, Madeline Palmer and Kylee Chase; and church family.

Visitation will be at Wednesday, September 18, at 10 a.m. Mt. Harmony MBC in Haskell. Funeral services will follow at the church at 11 a.m. www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care.

–––––•–––––BENTON — Infant Robyn Marie Yates of Benton passed September 17, 2013. She was born this day to her parents, Cole Yates and Katie Simmons. Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. Burial will be at Shed Cemetery in Onyx, Arkansas, at 2:00. Online guestbook visit www. dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––BRYANT — Michael D. Nelson 57, of Bryant, Arkansas, born March 23, 1956, departed this life peacefully at home on September 8, 2013. Michael was preceded in death by his mother: Ms. Betty J. Davis; stepfather, Mr. Tommy Davis; stepbrother, Ricky Davis; and god sister, Sharon Hubbard. He leaves to cherish his memories: very special cousins, Alice M. Armstrong, Ollie L. Whitaker, Dawn (Ricky) Hansberry, Kamala Colbert; and special friends, Deborah Grimes, Minette Nelson and other family friends. Graveside services will be on Friday, September 20, 2013, 10 a.m. at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 Maryland Ave., North Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 372-1305.

–––––•–––––CABOT — Cynthia Louise Harrison, 51, of Cabot, Ark., born Sept. 6, 1962, in Lexington, Ky., passed away Sept. 13, 2013.

Cindy was gentle, kind, and a tomboy at heart. The only girl on her Little League team; an outgoing, adventurist spirit who never met a stranger. She loved horses and her cats. Cindy was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

She was predeceased by a nephew, Scott Holthaus. Loving survivors include her father, Lonnie (Kay) Harrison of HSV, Ark.; mother, Liz (Jack) Campbell of Cordova, Tenn.; sisters, Terri Moon of Rohnert Park, Calif., Jean (Lee) Phillips of Jackson, Tenn., and Lisa (Ron) Jones of Hebron, Ky.; nieces and nephews, Joshua (Julie) Phillips, Lindsey Phillips (Rod) Sebastian, and Brent Stinebuck; a great-niece, Evelyn Phillips; and soulmate Daniel White, of Little Rock, Ark.

Guests may register at www. caruth-hale.com. Family requests donations be made to Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Rd., Little Rock, Ark. 72211 or HSV Animal Welfare League, P.O. box 8032, HSV, Ark. 71910.

–––––•–––––CLINTON — Doris Lavern Isom-Horton, 72, of Clinton died September 14, 2013. Visitation 6-8 p.m. September 18, 2013. Service: 2 p.m. September 19, 2013, Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel, Clinton, Arkansas. Burial Pee Dee Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––•–––––CURTIS — Maggie Avanell Herron Beene, age 86, of Curtis, Ark., passed from this life Monday, September 16, 2013, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born February 12, 1927, the daughter of R. H. “Shorty” Herron and Jewel Freeman Herron. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Curtis.

Avanell was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years Raymond Beene, one brother, Harris Herron, one sister, Relda Dodwell, and one grandson, Cory Beene. She is survived by three sons, Allen (Carolyn) Beene of Malvern, Ray Beene of Curtis, and Rodney (Dell) Beene of Arkadelphia; one brother, Clifford Herron of Waxhaw, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Joan Herron of Curtis; nine grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 19, in the Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Chapel with Rev. Phillip Runyan officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Curtis, Curtis Rd., Gurdon, Ark. 71743 or Shiloh Cemetery, c/o Carolyn Ham, 2350 Central Rd. Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923. Sign on-line guest book at www. ruggleswilcox.com.

–––––•–––––EL DORADO — Laura Bernice Wilson, 98, of El Dorado died September 15, 2013. Visitation will be Thursday, September 19, from 5-7 p.m. at Young’s. A private family committal service will be held prior to the memorial service. The memorial service will be at El Dorado First United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Friday. www. youngsfuneralhome.com.

–––––•–––––GRAPEVINE — Stanley Dee Herring, age 60, of Grapevine, died Saturday, September 14, 2013. There will be a memorial service Thursday, 10 a.m. at White Hall United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Chris Dixon officiating. Arrangements are by Fuller Hale-South Funeral Services. The family will greet friends after the service. Online condolences: FullerFunerals.com.

–––––•–––––MARSHALL — Thelma Conway, 94, of Marshall died Sunday. Survivors: daughter, Judith Conway; nieces, Sandy Sewell, Charlene Reid, JoAnn Goodall; nephew, Louis Smith. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Red Oak Freewill Baptist Church, Marshall.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, Marshall. Burial: Rock Creek Cemetery, Harriet.

Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/marshall.

–––––•–––––McCRORY — Carroll Wilson, 68, of McCrory passed away Friday. He was a retired coach and educator. Visitation is Thursday, 6-8 p.m., Rhodes Chapel, Augusta. Memorial service Friday 2 p.m., United Methodist Church, Augusta. Arrangements, Rhodes & Son Funeral Home, Augusta & McCrory.

–––––•–––––OIL TROUGH — Vernon Leonard Cantrell, 91, of Oil Trough died Monday in Conway. Survivors: son, Jerry Cantrell, Danny Cantrell; stepson, Michael Gunter; stepdaughters, Janet Scudder, Judy Altom, Tammy Gunter; 12 grandchildren; sister, Mary Hackworth. Funeral service: 2 p.m. Thursday, White River Baptist Church, Oil Trough. Burial: Maple Springs Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. Guest book: www. rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––•–––––PINE BLUFF — After a full and generous life, Nancy Ryland Williamson died at her home in Pine Bluff on September 14, 2013, at the age of 97. She was born on July 5, 1916, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the second of four children of Virginia Hudson and James Robert Ryland. She was an excellent student and graduated at the age of 16 from Pine Bluff High School with the class of 1933. Not wanting to increase her family’s financial stress during the Depression, she chose to forgo a college education and instead took a secretarial course at Judkin’s Business College. She spent the next seven years working at Arkansas Oak Flooring in Pine Bluff, which she always said was an education in itself. She had fond memories of attending the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago, trying escargot in New York City on a business trip, and a “working girls” vacation to Miami, during which, on the spur of the moment, she and a friend flew by Pan Am seaplane to Havana, Cuba, for the weekend.

A new phase of her life began on September 14, 1940, when she married a Pine Bluff attorney, C. Frank Williamson. Frank became an FBI agent in 1942, and Nancy received another form of education during their assignments in Des Moines, Cleveland, and Denver. In 1946, the Williamsons returned to Pine Bluff, where Nancy was involved in the education and activities of her son and two daughters. She enjoyed sewing and needlework and made many items for her home and for herself and her daughters to wear, as well as special little dresses for her granddaughters.

An enthusiastic learner, an avid reader and patron of the arts, she was energetically involved in the civic and community life of Pine Bluff. She was an active supporter and leader in many Pine Bluff organizations, including the League of Women Voters, the Junior Auxiliary (later the Junior League), the Junior Sesame Club, Synergy Forum, Symphony Orchestra, community concerts and the Little Firehouse Museum (later the SE Arkansas Arts Center). In 1995, her gift to the Arkansas Community Foundation established the Bridge Fund, which continues to provide support for Arkansas history projects and for scholarships for students from Jefferson County.

Nancy was a life-long member of First Presbyterian Church, where she devoted many hours working in the Sunday School, the church library, and in various capacities with the Women of the Church, including president. For her years of service, the Presbyterian Women awarded her an Honorary Life Membership.

She was a fourth-generation Arkansan, with a great interest in and respect for her forebears. She served as family historian, compiling information on branches of the family and helping to maintain the Hudson Family Cemetery. She was active in The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America, serving as president of the Arkansas Society and being elected to the National Society’s Role of Honor.

Nancy and Frank enjoyed playing duplicate bridge with the Bluffers Club, socializing with their supper club friends, and getting away to New Orleans for good music and good food. In retirement, they traveled around the U.S. and the world, including the Panama Canal and South America, the South Pacific, Australia, the Middle East and Europe. Her notebooks with details from these trips are treasured by the family. She was a good letter writer all of her life, even taking up email at the age of 80. Among favorite family memories are the summers spent at a cottage in Camden, Maine, where her grandchildren put on elaborate performances and where their Nana joined in their games and tried to teach them all to knit. Nancy and Frank enjoyed 56 years of married life until his death in October 1996.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Anne Koskinen; two sisters, Marion Love and Martha Jarvis; and one brother, Robert Ryland. She is survived by a son, Frank Williamson Jr., and his wife Sandra of Pittsburgh; a daughter, Martha W. Rimmer and her husband Tom of Little Rock; son-in-law Jim Koskinen of Grafton, Massachusetts; two granddaughters, Nancy Rimmer (Albert Suh) and Virginia Rimmer Herrmann (Jason); a grandson, Matthew Koskinen (Amy); and four great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Anne Koskinen, Benjamin Suh and Henry Herrmann, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family is very grateful to her loving caregivers over the last few years, especially Linda Barringer, who helped her to live independently.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Susan Carter Wiggins officiating. A reception will follow in McColgan Hall at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors (online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com).

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, 717 West 32nd Ave., Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603 or the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library, 200 East 8th Ave., Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601.

–––––•–––––SHANNON HILLS — James “Jimmy” Harlin Thomason, 72, of Shannon Hills passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013. He was born on May 3, 1941, to the late Robert “Woody” and Edna (Freeman) Thomason in Paragould, Arkansas. A sales executive for many years, he retired in 2003. James loved the outdoors, camping and especially duck hunting. He loved his family and treasured the time he spent with them. He was a member of Eagle Point Church.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of over 52 years, Margie; his daughter, Tammie R. (Steve) Carpenter of Bryant; his son, Kristopher (Sherrie Bell) Thomason of Shannon Hills; his sister, Jo Ann (David) Singleton of Bloomfield, Missouri; his grandson, Justin Landreth; his granddaughter, Jessica Landreth; his great-granddaughter, Skylar Renee; and a host of extended family and friends, all who will miss him dearly.

Funeral services will be Thursday, September 19th, 2013, at 11 a.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Riddle officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.on Wednesday, September 18, at the funeral home. Please share your memories of James at www. griffinleggettforesthills.com.

–––––•–––––SHIRLEY — Charles Eugene Bradley, 64, Shirley, Arkansas, died September 12, 2013. Family and Friends gathering 5-8 p.m. September 19, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Memorial Service 10 a.m. September 20, 2013, at Shirley First Baptist Church. Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

–––––•–––––STUTTGART — Mary Ann Carter, 62, of Stuttgart passed away Monday, September 16, 2013. She was born on June 28, 1951. She worked alongside her family at Carter Dental Lab for twenty-five years and was an excellent cook.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Nadine Christy.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald “Jerry” Carter of Stuttgart; a daughter, Monica (David) Petter of Stuttgart; a son, Grant (Rick) Carter of Fayetteville; three sisters; two brothers; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Turpin Funeral Home in Stuttgart.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church Stuttgart with burial following in Lone Tree Cemetery. Memorials should be made to First United Methodist Church in Stuttgart or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Please go to www.turpinco.com to sign the online guestbook.

Out-of-state

RAYTOWN, Mo. — Mr. Andy Freeman, 82, of Raytown, Mo., formerly of Pine Bluff passed Saturday, September 7, 2013. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Greater Mt. Calvary MBC by Rev. Jimmie Fisher Sr. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.

–––––•–––––SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Anne Nita Wooten Rosteck, 91, passed away on September 12, 2013, in Southlake, Texas. She was born January 25, 1922, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to James Earl and Dean Wooten. Anne lived in Little Rock for most of her life before moving to Southlake, Texas, in 2010.

Anne was a graduate of Little Rock High School in 1941 and married Louis W. Rosteck on August 24, 1948, and was married for 57 years until Louie’s death in 2005. She was a member of First Lutheran Church of Little Rock and Peace Lutheran Church of Hurst, Texas. Anne was a lifetime member of the Tri-W Sorority and a volunteer for many years at the Little Rock Children’s Hospital.

Anne was preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmy, Garland and Julian Wooten; and her husband, Louis W. Rosteck. She is survived by three daughters, Carol Anne Rosteck, Nancy Oakley and her husband, Tommy, Jayne Kiefhaber and her husband, Jim; grandchildren, Katy West. Jay Oakley and his wife, Alisa, Andy Kiefhaber and his wife, Shannon, Nancy Schneider and her husband, Joey; great-grandchildren, Melissa Lawson and her husband, Danny, Allison Hughey, and Jack and Drew Oakley; and great-great-grandchildren, Jacob and Abby Lawson.

Memorial service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at 11 a.m. Pastor Bacic of First Lutheran Church will officiate. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, 314 E. Eighth St., Little Rock, Ark. 72202. To sign Mrs. Rosteck’s online guestbook, visit www.restlandcoppell.com.